Mars Chocolate North America

Recall #F-0014-2015 · Initiated 2014-09-19

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What happened

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling 3.40 oz boxes of Milk Chocolate M&Ms because they may contain peanuts that were not listed on the package label. The affected product was distributed across most U.S. states.

Who is at risk

People with peanut allergies are at risk, as consuming this product could trigger a serious allergic reaction.

What to do

Check your M&Ms box against the UPC code 40000294764 and the distribution states listed. If you have this product and a peanut allergy in your household, do not eat it and dispose of it safely, or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Mars Chocolate North America Milk Chocolate M & M's Net Wt. 3.40 oz packed in a brown, 3 inch x 6.5 inch cardboard box 12 Theater boxes per case Distributed by Mars Snackfoods US LLC., Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 UPC 40000294764

Reason for recall

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling M & Ms due to undeclared peanuts.

Quantity affected

65,496 cases

Distribution

NC, TX, MN, IL, FL, KY, MS, AZ, GA, AI, CA NJ, PA, WA NY, CO, MO, MI, NH, CT, TN, MD, SC, OH, ME, VA, RI, WI, WV, IA, LA, OK, MA, NE, OK, AR, VT, ID and IN

Lot / code info

417DH4JP09; 417EM4JP10; 417FM4JP09; 418AG4JP10; 418BG4JP10; 418CG4JP10; 418DM4JP09; 418EG4JP10; 419AM4JP09; 417EG4JP09; 417FG4JP09; 417FM4JP10; 418AM4JP09; 418BM4JP10 ;418CM4JP10; 418DM4JP10; 418EM4JP09; 419AM4JP10; 417EG4JP10; 417FG4JP10; 418AG4JP09; 418AM4JP10; 418CG4JP09; 418DG4JP10; 418EG4JP09; 418EM4JP10; and 419BM4JP10

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-04-28